Eknath Shinde Resigns as CM
Eknath Shinde has stepped down as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, just days after the Mahayuti alliance’s historic win in the state assembly elections ¹.
A New Era Begins
Shinde’s resignation marks the end of his tenure, but he will continue to serve as the caretaker CM of the new Mahayuti-led government.
The Succession Question
The big question on everyone’s mind is: who will be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra? Will it be BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis or will Eknath Shinde continue in the top post? ¹.
Mahayuti’s Landslide Victory
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance made a stunning comeback in the state assembly elections, winning 230 seats in the 288-member house. The BJP alone bagged 132 constituencies, the highest among all Mahayuti constituents ¹.
Performance of Other Parties
Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena won 57 seats, while Ajit Pawar’s NCP secured 41 seats. On the other hand, the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) suffered a significant setback, winning only 16 seats ¹.
BJP’s Silence
Despite the impressive win, the BJP has maintained silence on who will be the next CM. However, the party is reportedly under pressure from its MLAs, who want the chief minister to be from the BJP ¹.
Fadnavis: The Frontrunner?
Many MLAs have suggested Devendra Fadnavis, the current Deputy Chief Minister, for the top post. Fadnavis has the support of many BJP leaders, who appreciate his record performance in the assembly elections ¹.
Shinde’s Supporters Rally Behind Him
Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde’s supporters have started gathering at his official residence, ‘Varsha,’ to pitch for his continuation as CM ¹.
The Waiting Game
The announcement of the next chief minister is delayed, leaving everyone in suspense. The Maharashtra assembly elections were held on November 20, and the results were declared on November 23 ¹.
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